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Join us for an engaging training session focused on making reading accessible, fun, and playful for children with disabilities aged 3-5. Discover how assistive technology can transform the reading experience, fostering a love for books and stories. Learn practical strategies and explore interactive tools designed to support early literacy development in a playful, inclusive, and engaging way. Whether you're an educator, caregiver, or parent, this session will equip you with the knowledge and resources to create a joyful reading environment for every child.
Jennifer Pesina has had a multifaceted career in special education. She has worked with students served through special education as a paraprofessional, teacher, educational diagnostician, and special education coordinator. At the heart of each of Jennifer's roles, is that of an advocate... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Mesquite
Yes, we all are capable of reading- what we need is practice bringing the JOY and WONDER of books to LIFE!! The rewards of taking a children’s book readings up a notch (or 2 or 3 ) are educational, entertaining and exciting and develop a love of reading -resulting in SPARKS of pure JOY!! Miss Anastasia Joy of The Twig Book Shop shares her knowledge of 25 years of storytelling and 10,000+ storytimes in her Fab 5 storytelling techniques, practice bringing books to life with real children’s books.
Children's StoryTeller and Events, The Twig Bookshop
Miss Anastasia, The Twig Book Shop's resident & traveling storyteller, shares her love of wild and wacky storytime, books, & children. 2020 will be her 20th year storytelling here in San Antonio!
Friday February 21, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Mesquite
Yes, we all are capable of reading- what we need is practice bringing the JOY and WONDER of books to LIFE!! The rewards of taking a children’s book readings up a notch (or 2 or 3 ) are educational, entertaining and exciting and develop a love of reading -resulting in SPARKS of pure JOY!! Miss Anastasia Joy of The Twig Book Shop shares her knowledge of 25 years of storytelling and 10,000+ storytimes in her Fab 5 storytelling techniques, practice bringing books to life with real children’s books.
Children's StoryTeller and Events, The Twig Bookshop
Miss Anastasia, The Twig Book Shop's resident & traveling storyteller, shares her love of wild and wacky storytime, books, & children. 2020 will be her 20th year storytelling here in San Antonio!
Friday February 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm CST
Mesquite
Empowering Every Voice: Strategies for Supporting Emergent Bilinguals in Inclusive Classrooms aims to equip educators with effective techniques to foster an inclusive learning environment for students who are learning a second language. Participants will explore culturally responsive teaching practices, differentiation strategies, and collaborative learning approaches that cater to diverse linguistic backgrounds. The session will include hands-on learning, case studies, and discussions on leveraging students' native languages to enhance their academic engagement and language proficiency. Educators will leave with practical tools and strategies to support emergent bilinguals, ensuring that all students thrive in a supportive and inclusive classroom setting.
